Experiencing a UTI is stressful, and often painful. Thankfully, you can get a prescription for treating a UTI online without needing to visit a doctor in person.

How to Get a Prescription for a UTI Online with MyTeleBenefit

With MyTeleBenefit, you can visit with a doctor by phone, through video, or via the Telemedicine App 24/7. During your visit, your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and how long you’ve been experiencing them. If your doctor believes that you have a urinary tract infection, they will write you a prescription.

The biggest benefit of MyTeleBenefit is that you don’t need to visit an emergency room or wait until a doctor can see you in person. You can quickly receive the care you need and begin treating your symptoms. Additionally, MyTeleBenefits offers unlimited consultations if you sign up for our services. That way, you can easily follow up with your doctor at no extra cost.

If you think you may have a UTI, and you want to start treating it now, visit MyTeleBenefit’s website.

What is a UTI?

A UTI is an infection that takes place in any part of the urinary tract. While most UTIs occur in the lower urinary tract (the bladder and the urethra), they can spread to the upper urinary tract (the kidneys).

Women have a higher risk of experiencing a UTI than men. In fact, 50-60% of women will experience a UTI at least once in their lifetime.

Since UTIs are a type of infection, doctors typically treat UTIs with antibiotics.

Symptoms You Might Experience

A UTI may not always cause symptoms. But when they do, you are likely to experience:

• Strong, frequent urge and need to urinate
• Cloudy urine that may also appear red, pink, or darkly colored from blood
• A burning or painful sensation when urinating
• Frequent, small passes of urine
• Bad smelling urine

Types of Urinary Tract Infection

Depending on the type of urinary tract infection you have, your symptoms may vary.

• Kidneys (acute pyelonephritis): If the infection is in your upper urinary tract, you may experience back or side pain, a persistent and high fever, shaking and/or chills, as well as nausea and vomiting.
• Bladder (cystitis): A UTI occurring in the bladder may cause you to experience feelings of pressure in your pelvic area, discomfort in your lower abdomen, blood in urine, and frequent, painful urination.
• Urethra (urethritis): A UTI in your urethra can lead to symptoms of discharge, or create a burning sensation during urination.

A medical professional can help you determine which kind of UTI you may have, and help you begin treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Treating a UTI

If you think you may have a UTI, you understandably have several questions. Here are a few frequently asked questions with answers.

How does someone get a UTI?

Someone gets a UTI when bacteria enter the urinary tract. Most commonly, a urinary tract infection is caused by E Coli bacteria. Infection may occur from wiping incorrectly which can introduce fecal matter into the urinary tract. A UTI can also be contracted during sex.

How can you treat a UTI quickly?

While there is no way to instantly relieve UTI symptoms, once you are prescribed antibiotics, you should feel better in a few days. The sooner you address a possible UTI, the sooner you can be treated.

Schedule An Appointment Now Using MyTeleBenefit

If you’re worried that you might have a urinary tract infection, it’s important to start treatment as soon as possible. With MyTeleBenefit, you can connect with doctors 24/7 from the convenience of your home, and get a prescription online. Once you become a member, you’ll also gain access to unlimited consultations at no extra cost.

Contact us today at 877-376-7472 to learn more.